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UK Rejects Major Film Studio Proposal Over Green Belt Concerns

6/6/2025

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The UK government has turned down a significant proposal for a film and TV studio in Holyport, brought forth by Greystoke Land. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead denied the planning permission, with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook expressing worries about the potential damage to the cherished green belt.

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The UK government has turned down a significant proposal for a film and TV studio in Holyport, brought forth by Greystoke Land. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead denied the planning permission, with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook expressing worries about the potential damage to the cherished green belt.